Go ENG Girl Day at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering
Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Go ENG Girl Day at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering

Explore the exciting field of engineering! The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at UPEI invites all Grade 7-10 girls and one parent/guardian to Go ENG Girl Day on October 14. Go ENG Girl Day is an exciting opportunity to spend an afternoon learning about the wonderful world of engineering, meeting women currently studying engineering, learning about some of the amazing things women engineers are doing, and participating in cool hands-on activities. We are excited to be one of 20 other Engineering programs at Canadian universities all holding this event together on the same day!

Registration is FREE, but space is limited.
Register and learn more here: http://www.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl
The UPEI Go ENG GIRL Site is here: https://sites.google.com/upei.ca/ssde-go-eng-girl

Explore the exciting field of engineering! The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at UPEI invites all Grade 7-10 girls and one parent/guardian to Go ENG Girl Day on October 14.
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Promoting Girls in Research on Engineering and Sustainability Program
Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Promoting Girls in Research on Engineering and Sustainability Program

"The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at UPEI is launching its first ProGRES Summer Program to promote engineering research interest and involvement among high school girls. Through the ProGRES Program, high-school girls will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research projects with world-class researchers in state-of-the-art facilities. The selected students will work directly with a woman faculty researcher and mentor on an independent research project, and they will have opportunities to meet and work with women engineers and women engineering students.

High school girls going into grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to apply for the ProGRES Summer Program. Please refer to our application instructions for complete program information and application.

Promoting Girls in Research on Engineering and Sustainability Program
The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at UPEI is launching its first ProGRES Summer Program to promote engineering research interest and involvement among high school girls.
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Girls Get WISE Science Retreat
Thursday, 20 April 2017

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat

Girls in grades 7 to 9 are invited to a science retreat on Friday, April 28 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm This 4th annual Girls Get WISE Science Retreat will give girls a hands-on experience in chemistry, physics, and engineering through fun workshops. Girls will also meet female role models who are working or studying in the science, engineering, and technology fields. These experiences will help girls make informed decisions about subject choices in their later school years.

Girls can register here before April 21. Space is limited. Cost is $10 which includes lunch.Women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) who are interested in participating in the lunch-time role model session can contact Megan Glover (mglover@upei.ca) for more information.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat Girls in grades 7 to 9 are invited to a science retreat on Friday, April 28 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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2016 SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION
Monday, 8 February 2016

2016 SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION
JUNE 5-8, MONCTON COLISEUM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Assist with registration (leading up and during)
Information Booth
Transportation
Direct people to various events
Various date and times between
June 2nd - June 8th available
Pre-requisite: Administration, Customer Service

CONTEST AREA SUPPORT
Assist with set-up and tear down of contest area
Various date and times between
June 2nd - June 8th available
Pre-requisite: physical labour, personal
protective equipment (see job description)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SKILLSCANADA.COM
#SCNC2016
REGISTER ONLINE!

In 2016 the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) is looking for qualified professionals to volunteer as PROGRAM EVALUATORS:

What's involved?

6-10 hours per program
Between April 1 and May 31, 2016
Most of the work is made up of desk audit
(limited travel)
All assignments will be from out-of-province
No previous experience is necessary
Training sessions will be arranged
in February 2016
Earn valuable Professional Training Credits!

A comprehensive review by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) judged each
technology report submitted from across the country.

Each of our nationally accredited programs may
submit one report for the contest; All Technology
reports are judged on originality, complexity,
academic rigour, innovation, conclusions and
overall presentation format. The finalist were announced following the CTAB Board meeting of
October 24, 2015:

Congratulations to the 2015 winners!
of the CTAB Applied Science / Technology Report Annual Contest.
We look forward to working with all schools with accredited programs for the 2016 contest!
(all submissions will be due by June 30, 2016)
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Dues Reminder: 2015
Monday, 29 June 2015

Island Technology Professionals would like to remind members who have not paid their dues yet, that June 30th is the last day to pay without incurring a $50 late fee.

Notice: All members, for whom we have email addresses on file, will be receiving this years dues invoices by email.
Those for whom we do not have email addresses will have invoices sent to the mail address on file.
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Manulife Scholarship
Thursday, 11 September 2014

CCTT Programs and Services

Awards and Scholarships

National Achievement Award (Deadline is October 1, 2014)

This Award recognizes individual technicians or technologists. It is presented for outstanding achievement in one of the disciplines of registration in applied science or engineering technology.

For a complete description of guidelines and eligibility, please click here. Finalists are evaluated by the Board of Directors. Recipients receive an individualized CCTT award to honour their achievement and a feature article in the CCTT Newsletter.

Scholarships for Technology Students (Deadline is October 1, 2014)

Each year, Manulife Financial, awards two $1000.00 scholarships to the son or daughter of an inidvidual member. Scholarships assist students with expenses incurred to undertake studies leading to a technician or technologist diploma in a recognized program of study in engineering technology or applied science technology.

Please click here for a copy of the Manulife Scholarship application and guidelines. Recipients of the Scholarships are announced during National Technology Week 2014.

National Volunteer Award

CCTT recognizes volunteers for their outstanding efforts on behalf of the profession. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winner for 2013 Mr. Robert Okabe, CET, IntET (Canada).

For additional information, contact the CCTT office at 1-800-891-1140 x222

An integral part of my role at the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) is to foster relationships and build partnerships with organizations to ensure that we continue to have the skilled manpower needed to compete nationally and globally.

Looking to expand your network?? CCTT has created a new Business Associate Category that may just be what you need. Group discounts on car and home insurance (as much as 30% off) along with Professional Career Coaching are available along with professional development opportunities.

CCTT has also set up a LinkedIn Account to increase awareness. Please click on the link and sign up as a follower today.

For more information, please visit: www.cctt.ca or call the 1-800-891-1140.

Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) to foster relationships and build partnerships with organizations to ensure that we continue to have the skilled manpower needed to compete nationally and globally.
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International recognition of CTAB accredited programs
Monday, 18 November 2013

International recognition of CTAB accredited programs

CTAB was created in 1982 to respond to the need for a national evaluation system of post-secondary programs. There are currently 252 nationally accredited programs (203 technologist and 49 technician). CCTT/CTAB is a member of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA).

The IEA is a global organization responsible for managing International Agreements such as the Washington Accord (1989) for Engineering, Sydney Accord (2001) for Engineering Technologists and the Dublin Accord (2002) for Engineering Technicians.

Graduates of CTAB programs have international mobility rights under the Sydney & Dublin Accords in various countries such as Australia, Germany, Hong Kong China, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the USA.